TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2007

LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: "KARATE KID"

Kids' WB! has released four images from "Karate Kid," this Saturday's new episode of Legion of Super Heroes.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"When the dreaded Legion Auditions produce just one potential new member -- Nemesis Kid -- Superman goes out recruiting, and finds an unlikely candidate to join the Legion. A perpetual underdog, Karate Kid has no super powers -- which goes against Legion membership rules -- but Superman believes he has the heart to join the Legion. As the Legion hunts down Grimbor the Chainsman, Karate Kid believes he can be an asset, while the others worry he is only putting himself in harm's way. "

Keith Ferguson provides the voice of both Karate Kid and Nemesis Kid.

"Karate Kid" was writted by Eddie Guzelian and directed by Brandon Vietti and Scott Jeralds.

Click on the thumbnails for larger images.

WORLD WAR HULK FINALE

Marvel Comics on Tuesday released two covers, an inside page and five panel shots from World War Hulk #5, the mini-series finale that goes on sale on Nov. 14.

The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by John Romita Jr. and covers by Romita and David Finch.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Hulk and Earth's heroes square off one last time...but who is the real hero of this war? Now that Sentry has involved himself in this epic conflict, does the more-powerful-than-ever Hulk stand a chance? And will anyone close to them survive this clash of the titans?

"Challenging your very notions of vengeance and justice, World War Hulk #5 will leave the Hulk -- and Marvel Universe -- forever changed. There's no going back for the Green Goliath, as he enters the final battle in this blockbuster event...and only one side can win! Once this issue is finished, shockwaves will ripple through Mighty Avengers, New Avengers and more! And there's an announcement about three new major titles in the final pages!"

BONGO COMICS FOR JANUARY

SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY UPDATE

Marvel Comics on Tuesday announced new in-store dates for the final two chapters of its Spider-Man: One More Day stories.

Sensational Spider-Man #41, part three of the story, will be in stores on Nov. 28.

Amazing Spider-Man #545, the conclusion of the story, will be in stores on Dec. 27.

Both issues are still written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Joe Quesada and covers by Quesada and Marko Djurdjevic.

Marvel also released a promotional image. Click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Amazing Spider-Man #546, which begins the book's three-time-a-month schedule, was scheduled to be in stores on Dec. 5. Marvel has yet to release a new in-store date for that issue.

HEROES: "OUT OF TIME"

NBC has released an image from "Out of Time," the Monday, Nov. 5 episode of Heroes.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

"When one of his forgotten abilities suddenly manifests, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and Caitlin (Katie Carr) get thrown into a crisis situation, and learn first-hand just how deadly the mysterious virus striking people with abilities can be. Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy), Matt (Greg Grunberg), Nathan (Adrian Pasdar), Niki (Ali Larter) and Bob (guest-star Stephen Tobolowsky) band together to fend off the nightmare man's attack.

"Despite Claire's (Hayden Panettiere) best efforts to keep them apart, West (Nick DšAgosto) learns that the man who kidnapped him as a child is her father (Jack Coleman). Meanwhile, in feudal Japan, Hiro (Masi Oka) and Kensei's (David Anders) legendary journey takes a dramatic, final turn."

Click on the image, which shows Jack Coleman as H.R.G. and Ashley Crow as Sandra Bennet, for a larger image.

BIONIC WOMAN: "THE LIST"

NBC has released three images from "The List," the Wednesday, Nov. 7 episode of Bionic Woman.

Here's how NBC describes the episode:

"The Berkut Group has to team up with the CIA to catch a dangerous man who is selling a list naming the Berkut Group and CIA operatives. When Jaime (Michelle Ryan) and Tom (guest star Jordan Bridges) are partnered on the mission in Paris, they find themselves in the city of love, competing and flirting with each other, while still trying to maintain a professional relationship.

"Meanwhile, Becca (Lucy Kate Hale) lands herself in jail when she tries to impress a boy and Jonas (Miguel Ferrer) has to bail her out."

Click on the thumbnails for larger images and look for more Bionic Woman news soon here in The Continuum.

BRIEFLY

* Transformers has become the year's top-selling week one DVD with North American sales reaching 8.3 million units since the titlešs debut on Oct. 16. Transformers is also the best-selling DVD day one for the year with 4.5 million units sold on Oct. 16.

* Warner Bros. announced that the final theatrical trailer for I Am Legend, will debut at 12:01 a.m. (PT) on four Fox Interactive Media sites: MySpace (http://www.myspace.com), IGN (http://www.ign.com), RottenTomatoes (http://www.rottentomatoes.com) and AskMen (http://www.AskMen.com). MySpace will also launch a custom community inspired by the film (http://www.myspace.com/iamlegendmovie) and roll out a new video slideshow tool in conjunction with the trailer.

* 30 Days of Night topped the box office on Monday with $1.3 million, pushing its total to $17.2 million.

* FUNimation Entertainment has announced that Witchblade Volume One is the best-selling anime home entertainment release to date in 2007. FUNimation will release Witchblade volume 2 on Nov. 6. DVD packaging features covers from Top Cow Productions artists.

* New in-store dates for DC Comics titles include Dec. 12 for Green Lantern #25 and Tales from the Sinestro Corps: Ion #1, Dec. 19 for The Spirit #12 and Jan. 3 for The Spirit #13 and Faker #6.

COMICS CONTINUUM BACK ISSUES

In case you missed The Continuum's coverage over the past month, here are some links. Click on the date to get the day's full report.

* Tuesday, October 16: Marvel Comics for January, 30 Days of Night's Ben Foster, Batman and the Outsiders, Marvel's Secret Invasion and First Looks.

* Monday, October 15: DC Comics for January, Legion of Super Heroes, The Batman, Archie Comics for January, Bluewater Productions for January, Image Comics for January, Family Guy, The Simpsons and Dynamite First Looks.